Business Insurance Resource Centre

May 18, 2023
What Insurance You Need as an Ontario Welder
Welders are essential to manufacturing, construction, aerospace, shipping, and green energy.…

May 8, 2023
What Insurance Wineries Need
Owning a winery is an exciting business venture but also has risks. Insuring your winery wit…

April 26, 2023
7 Tips to Protect Your Commercial Property from Floods
Floods are the most costly natural disaster in Canada and the damage can be devastating to y…

April 17, 2023
How Insurance Protects Your General Livestock
Livestock insurance gives you protection against accidents and unexpected events that can af…

April 12, 2023
What Insurance Do I Need for a Hobby Farm
A hobby farm isn’t a full scale farm but you still need to protect it with the right i…

April 5, 2023
How Cash Crop Insurance Protects Your Farm
Cash crop farming can be a weather-dependent business. You can manage the risks that come wi…

March 7, 2023
What Insurance You Need for Your Orchards
Whether your orchard grows fruits, seeds, or nuts, having the right farm insurance protects…

February 28, 2023
5 Fast Facts about Food and Beverage Manufacturing Insurance
You provide food, snacks and drinks. Consumers count on them to be safe, fresh, and tasty fo…

February 22, 2023
5 Fast Facts About Aerospace Insurance
Canada is home to many aerospace companies employing almost 200,000 skilled professionals. Y…

February 13, 2023
5 Fast Facts about Restaurant Insurance
5 Fast Facts about Restaurant Insurance You’ve got a lot on your plate. Your reputatio…

February 9, 2023
What Insurance You Need for Your Alberta Cleaning Business
What Insurance You Need for Your Alberta Cleaning Business You are a cleaning professional.…

February 8, 2023
5 Fast Facts About Auto Parts Makers' Insurance
As an auto parts maker, you’re in a multi-billion-dollar industry in Canada. You can b…

January 23, 2023
How Insurance Protects Your Professional Services Business
Your professional services or consulting business can face a variety of risks that can have…

January 19, 2023
Insurance For Your Alberta Construction Business
You construction business can face on-the-job risks with new home or commercial builds or ot…

January 17, 2023
How to Protect Your B.C. Daycare
Parents place their trust in you. You are caring for children and want to keep them safe. Ru…

December 5, 2022
Insurance For Alberta Welders
Welding can involve accidents and risks, exposing you to liability. Your Alberta welding bus…

December 5, 2022
Insurance For British Columbia Welders
Welding can involve accidents and risks, exposing you to liability. Your B.C. welding busine…

November 29, 2022
Electricians Need the Right Insurance
Your electrical business has unique risks and unique needs. Electrician insurance gives you…

November 29, 2022
Your Electrical Business Needs the Right Insurance
Your electrical business has unique risks and unique needs. Electrician insurance gives you…

November 15, 2022
Protect Your Sports Event with Insurance
Did you know that FIFA World Cup 2022 is insured for $900 million? FIFA’s insurance co…

November 2, 2022
Why Your Farm Needs General Livestock Insurance
Your livestock is one of the largest and most important assets that your farm operation has.…

October 27, 2022
How General Liability Insurance Protects Your Farm
Your farm is a business and you need to protect with general liability insurance. Farm liabi…

October 27, 2022
How to Prevent Arson
Arson has rapidly become a significant problem over the last few years, with some businesses…

October 24, 2022
Does Your Family Need Farm Insurance?
Owning a farm is a big responsibility, especially if you have a family. Farm insurance provi…

October 12, 2022
Commercial VS Personal Auto Insurance: What's the Difference?
Automobile insurance is essential when it comes to safeguarding your vehicle from potential…

October 5, 2022
Do Personal Caregivers Need Insurance?
If you are a personal caregiver working independently and going from home to home, you need…

September 16, 2022
How to Protect Your Snow Removal Business
You know how to dig people out of the worst weather. Snow and ice don’t stop you, but…

September 15, 2022
What Plumbing Insurance Do I Need?
Changing pipes and fittings in a wet environment bring daily risks to you and your plumbing…

July 13, 2022
Summer Activities Insurance
Summer is full of fun activities, but have you ever thought about whether injuries would be…

July 7, 2022
Cyber insurance protects your customer information
Christopher Litke, Director of Commercial Sales, discusses how Western’s cyber liabili…

June 20, 2022
What Insurance Does my Summer Camp Need?
Going to summer camp is a fun, positive experience for Canadian kids. They get reacquainted…

June 8, 2022
How to Start a Business: 8 Essential Steps
You want to be your own boss and start a business. Planning, researching, and making the rig…

June 3, 2022
Insurance For Construction Businesses
Contractors need insurance to protect their business and equipment and to protect other peop…

June 2, 2022
Insurance For Glass Companies
Owning a glass installation business in Canada can be profitable and you will always be in d…

June 1, 2022
What is parametric insurance and how does it work?
Parametric insurance covers weather-related risks like a heatwave and natural catastrophes s…

May 31, 2022
Home Business Insurance in Ontario
Do you have a home-based business or work as a freelancer at home? A home-based business doe…

May 26, 2022
Business Interruption Insurance Basics
What if your business is forced to unexpectedly shut down due to a supply chain disruption,…

May 25, 2022
Insurance for Electricians and Electrical Contractors
Whether you are an experienced electrician or just starting out, having an electrical busine…

May 24, 2022
Insurance for Welding Businesses
A career in welding can be lucrative and there are many opportunities including oil and gas,…

May 19, 2022
Insurance for your realty and property management needs
arching for insurance that properly covers you and your buildings? Look no further, Western…

May 18, 2022
Maintaining and Protecting Your Grain Bins
Farmers across Canada need to protect and adequately maintain their grain bins. Grain bins a…

May 9, 2022
Protect your excavation business with the right insurance
Excavation is central to construction, whether you are working on a housing project in Milto…

May 5, 2022
The Right Insurance Will Protect Your Roofing Business
To benefit from the growing roofing business industry, you need to make sure your business i…

May 2, 2022
Get the Liquor Store Insurance That's Right for You
Searching online for the right liquor store insurance coverage? You have come to the right p…

April 28, 2022
Western's business insurance provides expertise and value to Canadian business owners
Jonathan Hoey has been a leader in the insurance industry for almost 20 years. I am head of…

April 25, 2022
Concrete and Cement Contractor Insurance
Concrete is the foundation of your business. You need to protect it with contractor insuranc…

April 18, 2022
Insurance that protects your greenhouse and garden centre
You’re a grower and you’re in the business of growing. Get an Insurance Quote fo…

April 11, 2022
Home Builders Insurance - Course of Construction protects you on major projects
Get an Insurance Quote for your Business Searching online for the right home builder&rsquo…